Excellence & Strategy Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support the development, review, and enhancement of corporate and departmental strategies.
• Ensure alignment with government-wide strategic frameworks and national agendas.
• Assist in translating strategic objectives into measurable KPIs and operational plans.
• Monitor strategy execution and prepare performance tracking reports.
• Implement and monitor organizational excellence frameworks (e.g., EFQM or government excellence models).
• Conduct gap assessments and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Support preparation for excellence assessments, audits, and awards submissions.
• Develop performance dashboards and maturity assessments.
• Design and monitor KPIs aligned with strategic goals.
• Analyze performance data and provide insights to leadership.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
• Ensure compliance with government governance standards and policies.
• Develop and review policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Facilitate workshops and strategy alignment sessions with internal stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of innovation, excellence, and performance improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Public Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree is an advantage.
• Professional certifications in Excellence Models (e.g., EFQM), Strategy, or Project Management are preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Strategy and Organizational Excellence.
• Proven experience working within UAE government or semi-government entities is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of government excellence frameworks and performance management systems.
• Experience in strategic planning, KPI development, and governance structures.
• Strategic thinking and analytical capability
• Strong knowledge of excellence frameworks and performance models
• Experience in KPI design and performance reporting
• Policy development and governance knowledge
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to work independently and deliver within tight timelines

Preferred Qualifications

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Results-oriented mindset
• Ability to operate in fast-paced government environments
• Strong communication skills (Arabic is an advantage)

Benefits

About the Company

Kawader HR Consultancy is a leading HR consultancy in the UAE, providing comprehensive HR solutions to organizations across various sectors.